To commemorate the heroic effort of the thousands of Americans involved in the War Between the States
and to the significance of the lasting peace, brotherhood, and national identity of the United States,
nationally recognized historical sculptor, Gary Casteel, will create a memorial in stone and bronze,
depicting the complete four year struggle in bas-relief and three dimensional form. The memorial will
be a lasting tribute to America's past and provide a tangible journey to future generations of young Americans.
The art and text of the memorial will deliver the recognition its historical significance merits.